Chicago Art Fair, the Cityโs New Contemporary Art Exhibition, Unveils Exhibitor Lineup for Inaugural Edition, Taking Place Oct. 7th – 10th at THE MART
Bringing Together Nearly 50 Leading Local, National and International Galleries, Chicago Art Fair Offers a New Destination to Discover, Experience, and Collect World-Class Artwork.
Melissa Morgan Fine Art
Chicago Art Fair, the cityโs newest contemporary and modern fine art exhibition, today announced the exhibitor lineup for its inaugural edition, taking place Oct. 7 โ 10, 2026 at THE MART. Bringing together leading local, national and international galleries, Chicago Art Fair will create a dynamic new destination for collectors, designers, architects, advisors and enthusiasts to discover, experience and acquire world-class works from established and emerging artists.
The inaugural edition of the fair will feature a diverse roster of galleries presenting contemporary and modern paintings, sculpture, photography, mixed media, glass and more. Chicago-based exhibitors will join galleries from across the United States and around the world, offering guests the opportuntity to engage directly with gallerists and explore a wide range of artists, perspectives and price points in an intimate, approachable setting.
Echo Fine Arts
โChicago has an incredibly engaged arts community, and weโre excited to bring together a group of galleries that reflects both the strength of the cityโs own cultural landscape and the breadth of the larger art world,โ said George Billis, Exhibition Manager at Chicago Art Fair. โOur goal is to create an environment that encourages discovery and conversation, where guests can connect directly with galleries, learn more about the artists and works they represent, and ultimately find art that resonates with them.โ
Participating exhibitors include Chicago-based Carousel Fine Art, F.L. Braswell Fine Art, Glick Sullivan Projects, Hilton Contemporary, Jean Albano Gallery, McCormick Gallery, Richard Norton Gallery and Stephen Daiter Gallery; New York-based Camp Z, George Billis Gallery, Haven Gallery, Lawrence Fine Art, Marloe Gallery, Nancy Hoffman Gallery, Raccolta | YMF, Treat Gallery, Vallarino Fine Art and Walter Wickiser Gallery; and international exhibitors Cogalerie, Echo Fine Arts, Galleria Barbara Paci, GX Gallery, Jonathan Cooper, TSEKH Gallery and Yvel. ย Additional galleries from across the United States include Artavita, Aspen Art Gallery, Christopher Martin Gallery, Conde Contemporary, Gabriel Da Sylva Gallery, Galeria Azur, Gallery Giuseppe, Gebhardt Gallery, Habatat, J. Ruel Martin Gallery, Jerald Melberg Gallery, Judy Ferrara Gallery, Melissa Morgan Fine Art Gallery, Michael Fine Art, Moberg Gallery, Okay Spark Fine Art, Perseus Gallery, Price Krishnan Gallery, SAB Gallery, Salazar Art Advisory, Sponder Gallery, Tim Lotton Glass Works, Timothy Yarger Fine Art, Trifecta and Walter Redondo Fine Art Collection. The fair will also feature special projects by Agnes Beleznay and Graham Hobart.
McCormick Gallery
In addition to the gallery presentations, Chicago Art Fair will offer opportunities to connect directly with celebrated working artists, engage with art-centric nonprofit organizations, enjoy large-scale sculpture installations, hear from leading voices in the art and design industry and more.
Designed to complement Chicagoโs celebrated cultural landscape, Chicago Art Fair will provide a focused, gallery-driven experience that makes discovering and collecting fine art accessible to a broad audience. From seasoned collectors seeking new acquisitions to guests beginning to explore the art market, the fair will offer opportunities to experience works firsthand, speak directly with galleries and build meaningful connections within the arts community.
Vallarino Fine Art
Located in the heart of Chicago at THE MART, Chicago Art Fair will take place Oct. 7 โ 10, 2026. Single-day tickets start at $25 and are on sale now. For ticketing, exhibitor information, and the latest updates, visit www.chicagoartfair.com.
